Anatomy

Cumulus Cells

The granulosa cells of the cumulus oophorus which surround the OVUM in the GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE. At OVULATION they are extruded with OVUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The granulosa cells of the cumulus oophorus which surround the OVUM in the GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE. At OVULATION they are extruded with OVUM.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Cumulus Granulosa Cells
  • Granulosa Cells, Cumulus
  • Cell, Cumulus
  • Cell, Cumulus Granulosa
  • Cells, Cumulus
  • Cells, Cumulus Granulosa
  • Cumulus Cell
  • Cumulus Granulosa Cell
  • Granulosa Cell, Cumulus

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2008

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  1. A05w.360w.319w.114w.630w.535w.200w.500
  2. A06w.300w.312w.497w.535w.300w.500
  3. A11w.382.812w.500
  4. A11w.436.329w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cumulus Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054885. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054885
  2. Cumulus Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70203021